Mentoring Support

Are you interested in finding a mentor? Intrigued by the possible benefits of a mentor-mentee relationship? Whether you’re seeking informal mentorship or more formal advising, we have a variety of easy and effective tips for identifying individuals who can provide the mentoring you need.

Informal

Informal relationships can often transition into more formal mentoring experiences; even if they don’t start that way, they can still hold a lot of value. Some places to start:

Alumni Relations provides opportunities for current students to establish mentoring relationships with Michigan Tech Alumni. More information is available at Alumni-Student Networking.

Getting Started Tips

Understand what you are looking for and develop goals for the relationship.

If you don’t know how to identify someone, ask an instructor or staff member for suggestions.

Contact the person and schedule a meeting.

Discuss what you are looking for and what you are seeking to accomplish.

Students Helping Students

Learning Centers are staffed by students who have been successful in learning academic material. They offer coaching on subjects ranging from differential equations and organic chemistry to writing an essay and getting tips on learning and taking tests.